Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Man Extradited, Held in 2005 Fatal Crash Case
Many years ago, a man named Ganesh was in a car accident where someone sadly died.
After this, he left the country and went to India.
Now, he's been brought back to America.
He is accused of causing the crash and running a red light.
If found guilty, he could face prison.
The family of the person who died is hopeful for justice after many years.
The man thought he got away with it, but now faces charges.
Ganesh Shenoy has been extradited to the US.
He is charged with a 2005 crash that killed Philip Mastropolo.
Shenoy fled the US after the accident and was in India.
He was held without bail after extradition.
The Mastropolo family is hopeful for justice.
- Who
- Ganesh Shenoy and Philip Mastropolo
- What
- Shenoy was extradited to the US for a fatal car crash
- When
- The crash occurred in April 2005; Shenoy was extradited to the US
- Where
- Hicksville, NY, and India
- Why
- Shenoy is being prosecuted for the death of Mastropolo after fleeing the US following the crash.
Defendant's Perspective
Victim's Family/Prosecution's Perspective
Legal Process
Defendant's Perspective
Defendant has the right to a fair trial.
Victim's Family/Prosecution's Perspective
Justice is sought, with potential for closure and accountability
- Suspect
- Ganesh Shenoy
- Victim
- Philip Mastropolo
- Charge
- Second-Degree Manslaughter
- Crash Date
- April 2005
- Location
- Hicksville, NY
- Extradition
- From India
